About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community.
Main duties of the job The role of a Bank Activities Coordinator at Barchester Healthcare is a casual, part-time position that offers flexible working hours. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to creating a stimulating environment that promotes exceptional care and support for residents. The coordinator will be instrumental in designing imaginative, fun, and motivational activities tailored to meet the interests and abilities of all residents. A significant aspect of this role includes engaging with residents and their families to craft programs that enhance social engagement, independence, and overall wellbeing. A warm, empathetic, and personable nature is essential. Organizational skills and a driven mindset are necessary to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively, and an enthusiastic approach is required to encourage participation both at the home and within the broader community.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for its commitment to exceptional care and support. The organization places a strong emphasis on celebrating life, understanding the diverse needs of residents, and designing personalized experiences that improve their quality of life. Barchester Healthcare provides a range of roles that offer competitive pay, flexibility, and extensive training and development opportunities. The organization values the growth and progress of its employees, ensuring they receive the necessary training to enhance their skills and advance their careers. By fostering a supportive community and encouraging professional growth, Barchester upholds its reputation as a caring and compassionate healthcare provider.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Warm, empathetic, and personable. Organizational skills and driven mindset. Enthusiastic and creative approach. Similar experience ideal but not essential; training provided.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)